Chiang Kai-shek

Who is this?

Chiang Kai-shek was a Chinese military commander, revolutionary, and statesman. He became effective leader of the Kuomintang in 1926 and of the Republic of China in 1928, but was defeated in the Chinese Civil War by Mao Zedong's Chinese Communist Party (CCP) in 1949, after which he retreated to Taiwan, where he ruled until his death in 1975.

Career

1. 1887
   Born
2. 1937
   Won Time Person of the Year
3. 1942
   Won Honorary Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath
4. 1975
   Passed away
5. Won Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour
6. Won Order of the White Lion
7. Won Legionnaire of Legion of Merit

Trivia

• •Place of birth: Xikou
• •Citizenship: Taiwan, Qing dynasty
• •Known as: politician, military personnel
• •Spouse: Máo Fúméi